History
On this day in 1991: Election of Boris Yeltsin
Boris Yeltsin, born on February 1, 1931, in Butka, Russia, was a pivotal figure in Russian history, serving as the...
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On tnis day in 2001: Oklahoma City bomber executed
The Oklahoma City bombing remains one of the most devastating acts of domestic terrorism in United States history. On April...
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On this day in 2007: HBO aired the last episode of its landmark TV series The Sopranos
"The Sopranos" is a groundbreaking American television series that first aired on HBO from January 10, 1999, to June 10,...
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On this day in 1983: Landslide reelection victory for Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher, the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, achieved a notable victory in her re-election bid in...
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On this day in 1504: Michelangelo’s David installed in Florence
Michelangelo Buonarroti, born on March 6, 1475, in Caprese, Italy, was a polymath whose contributions to painting, sculpture, and architecture...
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On this day in 1929: Vatican City became a sovereign state.
Vatican City, the world's smallest independent state, became a sovereign entity on February 11, 1929, by signing the Lateran Treaty....
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On this day in 1944: Normandy Invasion begun
On this day, June 6, 1944, the Normandy Invasion, commonly known as D-Day, marked a pivotal turning point in World...
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On this day in 2004: Ronald Reagan died
Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, served two terms from 1981 to 1989. A charismatic leader known...
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On this day in 1984: Bruce Springsteen released Born in the U.S.A
“Born in the U.S.A.”: An American Rock Anthem On June 4, 1984, American musician Bruce Springsteen released "Born in the...
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On this day in 1989: Pro-democracy protest in Tiananmen Square crushed by Chinese military
The Tiananmen Square Massacre, also known as the June Fourth Incident, represents a watershed moment in the history of modern...
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